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| name = The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe | | name = The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe | ||
| yt = | | yt = Pppn4TFT2YI | ||
| album = [[Halo: Original Soundtrack]] | | album = [[Halo: Original Soundtrack]] | ||
| composer = [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]] | | composer = [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]] | ||
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'''The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe''' is the eighth track | '''The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe''' is the eighth track in the ''[[Halo: Original Soundtrack]]''. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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*In the level ''[[The Maw]]'', while the John blows up the engines of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} | *In the level ''[[The Maw]]'', while the John blows up the engines of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} | ||
== | ==Arrangements== | ||
The track has been arranged into the following: | |||
*''Into the Breach'' of [[More Than His Share]] as a remix in the ''[[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack]]''. | *''Into the Breach'' of [[More Than His Share]] as a remix in the ''[[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack]]''. | ||
*''[[Unless You Mean to Shoot]]'' in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack]]''. | *''[[Unless You Mean to Shoot]]'' in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack]]''. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
*The percussion in this track is similar to a rhythm motif that reoccurs in the soundtracks for [ | *The percussion in this track is similar to a rhythm motif that reoccurs in the soundtracks for [[wikipedia:Myth_The_Fallen_Lords|''Myth'']] and [[wikipedia:Myth_II_Soulblighter|''Myth II'']], including ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7suyzEbPno The Watcher]'', ''[https://youtu.be/exbHYq9y78Q Into The Breach]'' (which coincidentally, is also the name of [[More Than His Share|a ''Halo 3: ODST'' track]]), ''[https://youtu.be/KjC5-uJWvhI A Murder Of Crows]'' and ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g362Q0fEiaE The Wall]''. | ||
*The continuing rhythm which plays for the entire length of the track is based on [http://youtu.be/HV42JK2Qe_Y?t=49s an onboard factory audition sequence] from the E-MU Protozoa expansion for the Proteus 2000 synthesizer. | *The continuing rhythm which plays for the entire length of the track is based on [http://youtu.be/HV42JK2Qe_Y?t=49s an onboard factory audition sequence] from the E-MU Protozoa expansion for the Proteus 2000 synthesizer. | ||
*The track uses the following instruments and patches/samples:{{Ref/Site|D=21|M=6|Y=2021|URL= https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D6ul0wsqq1oeqqOqqfx_9V4o7TxN6HvXB8RyHmNHPs4/edit?ts=5e8800a4#gid=0|Site=Google Sheets|Page=Mythic Restoration Project: Halo Patch List}} | *The track uses the following instruments and patches/samples:{{Ref/Site|D=21|M=6|Y=2021|URL= https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D6ul0wsqq1oeqqOqqfx_9V4o7TxN6HvXB8RyHmNHPs4/edit?ts=5e8800a4#gid=0|Site=Google Sheets|Page=Mythic Restoration Project: Halo Patch List}} | ||
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**Kurzweil K2500X | **Kurzweil K2500X | ||
***118 Cathedral Choir | ***118 Cathedral Choir | ||
*The name of the soundtrack is most likely in reference to the [[Halo Array]], as its near activation can be interpreted as a "Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe". The phrase is also that of the first chapter title of the level ''Two Betrayals''. | |||
*Martin O'Donnell produced a variation of the piece utilizing hip-hop beats, but the piece was cut from the game. The piece was retroactively named ''"Seriously?"'',{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo/asset_thumb_viewer.aspx?at=55&cc=25|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo (Xbox) Soundtrack and Music}} and O'Donnell later implied that the piece did not survive the test of time.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=28|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo Music Outtakes Part 2: 6/26/2002 3:12 AM PDT}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Soundtrack|H1}} | {{Soundtrack|H1}} | ||
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The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe is the eighth track in the Halo: Original Soundtrack.
Overview
It is composed nearly entirely of percussion, only having a deep bass note towards the middle of the piece and some vocals at the end of the piece. The rest of the sound is produced by a combination of drums, auxiliary percussion and hand-clapping, which is usually unheard of in many tracks written for Halo.
The piece was primarily written by Michael Salvatori with additions from Martin O'Donnell.[1]
Appearances
The track can be heard:
- In the level Halo, when John-117 finds the last group of Marines in the Forerunner structures.
- In the level The Silent Cartographer, when John-117 comes to the Cartographer building for the first time.
- In the level Assault on the Control Room, briefly when John first commandeers an M808B Scorpion, when he encounters the tunnel entrance guarded by two Type-26 Wraiths, and when he battles the Plasma Rifle-wielding Sangheili Zealot.
- In the level 343 Guilty Spark, when John and the Marines are leaving the Flood containment facility.
- In the level Keyes, when Captain Keyes orders John and Cortana to pull out.
- In the level The Maw, while the John blows up the engines of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn
Arrangements
The track has been arranged into the following:
- Into the Breach of More Than His Share as a remix in the Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack.
- Unless You Mean to Shoot in the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack.
Production notes
- The percussion in this track is similar to a rhythm motif that reoccurs in the soundtracks for Myth and Myth II, including The Watcher, Into The Breach (which coincidentally, is also the name of a Halo 3: ODST track), A Murder Of Crows and The Wall.
- The continuing rhythm which plays for the entire length of the track is based on an onboard factory audition sequence from the E-MU Protozoa expansion for the Proteus 2000 synthesizer.
- The track uses the following instruments and patches/samples:[2]
- E-MU Proteus 2000:
- Protozoa ROM - 008-3 P3/Percussion 1 (Ethnic percussion)
- Kurzweil K2500X
- 118 Cathedral Choir
- E-MU Proteus 2000:
- The name of the soundtrack is most likely in reference to the Halo Array, as its near activation can be interpreted as a "Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe". The phrase is also that of the first chapter title of the level Two Betrayals.
- Martin O'Donnell produced a variation of the piece utilizing hip-hop beats, but the piece was cut from the game. The piece was retroactively named "Seriously?",[3] and O'Donnell later implied that the piece did not survive the test of time.[4]
Sources
- ^ YouTube, Martin O'Donnell PLAYS Halo Combat Evolved! - NEVER seen before commentary! (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Google Sheets, Mythic Restoration Project: Halo Patch List (Retrieved on Jun 21, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Bungie.net, Halo (Xbox) Soundtrack and Music (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Bungie.net, Halo Music Outtakes Part 2: 6/26/2002 3:12 AM PDT (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
